What JF Bastok buys in Waterloo
Old Belgian and foreign postcards (China, Persia, Russia…) from 1880 to 1945: old advertising, small towns and villages, cars, trains, ships, shops and street scenes.
What determines the value
A postcard is worth above all for its subject: a busy village street, a shop front, a tram or a station interest collectors more than a widely printed view of a monument. Publisher, condition and rarity of the view do the rest.
Home appraisal in Waterloo
JF Bastok is based in Waterloo, on the drève de l’Infante: an appointment is quickly arranged, whether you live in the centre, Mont-Saint-Jean, Joli-Bois, Chenois or the Faubourg. He also travels to neighbouring towns such as Braine-l’Alleud, Lasne, Rhode-Saint-Genèse and La Hulpe.
Before the appointment
Keep cards in their album or original box and don’t re-sort them: collectors like coherent sets. Avoid rubber bands and tape.
How it works
Call +32 499 08 03 84 or send a few photos by WhatsApp. An appointment is set at your home in Waterloo. The appraisal is free and without obligation; if the offer suits you, payment is made in cash, on the spot.
Full details on the Stamps and postcards page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make home visits in Waterloo?
Yes. JF Bastok visits by appointment in every part of Waterloo. Travel and appraisal are free and without obligation.
Do you buy cards of small villages?
Yes, they are often the most sought after, especially with street scenes or shops.
Does the card need to have been posted?
No. A written or blank card can have value; the subject is what matters most.